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Private low and medium-cost housing estates in Bangkok : a comparative evaluation of factors contributing to residential satisfaction

AuthorHakozaki, Mutsuko
Call NumberAIT RSPR no.HS-87-01
Subject(s)Housing--Thailand--Bangkok

NoteA research study submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science, School of Engineering and Technology
PublisherAsian Institute of Technology
Series StatementResearch studies project report ; no. HS-87-01
AbstractAn evaluation of two privately developed housing projects in Bangkok is made in terms of residential sati sfaction with various aspects of the housing environment. It was found that the main sources of satisfaction common to both estates were privacy, absence of smoke and odors, neighbours, etc . which are related to something like the comfortability of the neighbourhood. On the other hand, the main sources of dissatisfaction common to the two surveyed estates were children's playgrounds, recreational facilities, etc. which relate to public space. As a result of factor analysis, five components common to the two estates, influencing residential satisfaction were identified. They were the adequacy of basic public services, the adequacy of public space, the safety of neighbourhoods, the quietness and cleanliness of the environment, and the accessibly
Year1987
Corresponding Series Added EntryAsian Institute of Technology. Research studies project report ; no. HS-87-01
TypeResearch Study Project Report (RSPR)
SchoolSchool of Engineering and Technology (SET)
DepartmentOther Field of Studies (No Department)
Academic Program/FoSHuman Settlement (HS)
Chairperson(s)Tips, Walter E. J.
Examination Committee(s)Archer, Raymon W. ;Osakaya, Yoshiyuki
Scholarship Donor(s)Government of Japan ;
DegreeResearch Studies Project Report (M. Sc.) - Asian Institute of Technology,


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